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Thursday, November 30, 2017

I had to get one more pumpkin recipe in before December 1st! The cake is soft, fluffy, has the perfect smooth, spice filled, pumpkin pie bottom layer and is topped with cinnamon whipped cream. It was a big hit and I'm going to keep it around!

Friday, November 24, 2017

Pumpkin. Its that season, where pumpkin is my main focus cause its weird to have it any other time of the year so we have to live it up!

In our house we have crepes a couple of times a month. Its the one dinner that no one complains about what we're eating. So I decided to change it up a little and adding pumpkin was the perfect way this month! These have a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg with the perfect amount of pumpkin.

1. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. In a large bowl whisk together the pumpkin, milk, water, and butter. Add in the rest of the ingredients and whisk until smooth.

2. lightly grease the griddle. Pour 1/3 cup of the batter onto the pan. Tilt the pan in a circular motion to spread the batter around. Cook about a minute on one side, or until it starts to look dry on the top then flip and cook about 30 seconds more.

3. Warm up your Nutella and spread over your crepe. Top with whipped cream and fruit, fold and enjoy!

Thursday, November 9, 2017

This is our family's favorite when we want a quick chili. It's really simple, super flavorful and healthy! Cumin, oregano, salsa, garlic and onion. I love it over rice to make into a more substantial meal. A delicious addition to your weeknight meal rotation!

In a large stock pot add in the turkey, onion powder, cumin, oregano, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until browned, stirring to break up the meat. Stir in the broth, salsa, sugar, beans, and corn. Heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with cheese, sour cream, over rice, or with tortilla chips!

Friday, November 3, 2017

I can't stop talking to people about this cheesecake! So I had to share it over on Reality Daydream! The crust is buttery and cinnamony. The filling has a rich dulce de leche flavor. It is smooth, sweet, and creamy. The topping is white chocolate ganache sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and it makes me soooo happy!

I'm telling you. I make A LOT of desserts and if snickerdoodles or caramel are your thing then this is for you! Go grab the recipe, you won't regret it!

Monday, October 30, 2017

Fall has my favorite flavors. Pumpkin chocolate chip is at the top of that list but not everyone in my family agrees. My husband likes the idea but hates the 'crunch' of the chocolate chips in pumpkin things. So to compromise I found this idea. I get the chocolate pumpkin combination I love and he doesn't have to 'crunch' on chocolate chips;)

There are 2 soft, fluffy, chocolate cake layers, with 2 moist, muffin like pumpkin cake layers in between sweet, creamy, buttercream and topped with a rich chocolate ganache. Its a festive fall dessert that is a show stopper!

2. Whisk together the flour, sugars, baking powder and baking soda, salt, and the spices in a large bowl. Add in the butter and mix on low until combined. Add in the eggs and scrape the bowl. Then add in the pumpkin, sour cream, and vanilla and mix on medium-low for about a minute.

1. Turn the oven temperature up to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients and divide between the 2 prepared cake pans. Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes off with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely.

Vanilla Buttercream

In a large bowl cream together the butter and cream cheese until light and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add in the vanilla and mix. Then gradually add in the powdered sugar and mix on low until well combined. Pour in the heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy.

Chocolate Ganache

In a heatproof bowl, put the cream, chocolate, and corn syrup. Microwave in 20 second intervals stirring until the chocolate is smooth. Add in the vanilla and stir.

Assembly

Level the cake tops. Pipe the frosting in between the cake layers and on the top of the cake. Top with the ganache and let it drip over the sides of the cake. Enjoy!